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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2022, 11:03 AM
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Posted By dkl
Oh, the joy of owning a 20+ year old car ;)

Oh, the joy of owning a 20+ year old car ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 11:17 AM
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Posted By dkl
Unless you get an analysis, you can't tell just...

Unless you get an analysis, you can't tell just by looking at its color. The oil gets "dirty" within 500 of an oil change. This appears to be a characteristic of the M54. However, the inside of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2021, 04:24 PM
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Posted By dkl
Hey...you got a 5MT so there's always the bump...

Hey...you got a 5MT so there's always the bump start option for you. Can't do that with my slush box :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2021, 12:13 AM
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Posted By dkl
At 7yrs old, I figured the battery is on borrowed...

At 7yrs old, I figured the battery is on borrowed time...so decided to give the Wally World battery a try since it's garnering some good reviews. It's the least expensive with the most warranty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Not the case in the US. HID/Xenon was either a...

Not the case in the US. HID/Xenon was either a standalone option or part of the premium package when I purchased mine back in 2004.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16,586
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Posted By dkl
How is the rear badge attached? Is it similar to...

How is the rear badge attached? Is it similar to the front - just with a couple of rubber grommets?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
If you squint, the small description on the...

If you squint, the small description on the interface does say CD changer :wow:

Why would anyone put that Alpine CD changer interface on an X5 when the OE unit can control an Alpine CD changer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
What brand did you ended up replacing it with? ...

What brand did you ended up replacing it with? I'm ready for a 2nd replacement set :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Agreed with Andrew. When my T-Stat was stuck, it...

Agreed with Andrew. When my T-Stat was stuck, it never threw a SES. I just happened to found it on a random scan prior to my Smog.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Keep an eye out for cracking the lense with PPF...

Keep an eye out for cracking the lense with PPF over them. I put Lamin-X on mine after the initial repair and it cracked my lenses! I had initially thought the cracking was in the wax under the PPF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
8 years on a battery? :wow: Since the X5 is...

8 years on a battery? :wow:
Since the X5 is relegated to 3rd car duty, I may give that a try on my ongoing 5yrs+ old battery :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
This can be said with most cars. My Honda indy,...

This can be said with most cars. My Honda indy, on a per hour basis, charges on par with my BMW indy. That said, I would try to do the simple stuffs so I can save enough to pay my indy to do the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
LOL...I did threw on a couple of zip ties for the...

LOL...I did threw on a couple of zip ties for the front too...I guessed better safe than...:bustingup, but can't do it for the rears. Had thought about just replacing the clips, but not sure if I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Replaced the front passenger window regulator 3...

Replaced the front passenger window regulator 3 weeks ago and both rear regulators yesterday. I must got the longest lasting rear window regulators on record - it lasted almost 16 years until the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Still looking great after all these years -...

Still looking great after all these years - always love to see an e53 with steam rollers :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Gave her a wash and parked her away from everyone...

Gave her a wash and parked her away from everyone at work. Still glance back at her every time I take her out
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16,586
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Posted By dkl
You're able to pull out that pusher fan with the...

You're able to pull out that pusher fan with the bumper in place? :wow:
Everywhere I've read indicates that the bumper have to come out? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
+3. I don't even dare putting that on my ///M car...

+3. I don't even dare putting that on my ///M car (which already have a gazillion ///M badges STANDARD), let alone an elephant of an SUV (I mean SAV).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
I'll be doing belts and tensioners as well...

I'll be doing belts and tensioners as well :thumbup: Already did my hoses, waterpump, T-Stats, expansion tank, fan clutch, etc... about 40K miles ago - don't think I will have to touch those for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Looks like my trusty X wants a new alternator for...

Looks like my trusty X wants a new alternator for its 13th birthday :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Mine weren't monitored. Which one did you get? ...

Mine weren't monitored. Which one did you get? 36mm or 41mm? Looks great
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Thanks - much appreciated :thumbup:

Thanks - much appreciated :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16,586
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Posted By dkl
There are no screws - just plastic melted...

There are no screws - just plastic melted "rivets"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
How did you get the original bulb out of the...

How did you get the original bulb out of the holder?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,192
Posted By dkl
Very clean - Did you do transfer case as well? ...

Very clean - Did you do transfer case as well? That is often overlooked
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